News - University of Maine at Augusta

A dental hygienist wearing a mask, gloves, and safety glasses examines a young child’s teeth. The child reclines in a dental chair wearing protective glasses while the hygienist uses a dental tool under an overhead light.

Give Kids a Smile Day connects UMA dental hygiene students with community need

The University of Maine in August will host Give Kids a Smile® Day on Friday, Feb. 20, at the Dental … Read More

Black-and-white portrait of a young MLK Jr in a suit and tie, hands clasped beneath his chin, looking downward and to the side with a thoughtful, reflective expression.

Honoring Dr. King’s legacy of service, learning and community

On Monday, January 19, UMA will commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King … Read More

Opening Saturday, Jan. 17, UMA art faculty collaborative exhibition at Fort Hall Gallery

As the new semester begins, the University of Maine at Augusta community is invited to attend the opening of Overshadowed … Read More

Isabella Puleo speaks to an audience in an aircraft hangar, with a plane visible behind her, during the Aviation Maintenance School Open House event.

Building Her Future in Aviation Maintenance: Isabella Puleo ’26

As part of UMA’s 60th Anniversary celebration, we are proud to spotlight Isabella Puleo, a senior in the Bachelor’s of … Read More

UMA-supported education expands pathways to self-sufficiency through reentry partnerships

A recent Channel 6 news feature spotlighted the work of New Ventures Maine at the Southern Maine Women’s Reentry Center, … Read More

A UMA instructor leans over a lab bench to guide a student in a white lab coat as they work with laboratory equipment during a laboratory sciences class.

UMA and MaineGeneral Health formalize workforce education agreement

The University of Maine at Augusta and MaineGeneral Health have launched a new workforce education agreement to expand affordable access … Read More

Leigh Alley earns global Top 50 Educators recognition

Leigh Alley, assistant professor and coordinator of teacher education, has been named one of The Educator’s Room’s Top 50 Educators, … Read More

A dental hygiene student wearing protective eyewear, mask, and gloves provides care to a patient in a modern clinic setting, with instructors and equipment visible in the background.

Book spring dental hygiene appointments for children and adults at UMA’s Bangor clinic

UMA’s Dental Hygiene Clinic has spring appointments available for children and adults. UMA Dental offers low-cost comprehensive Dental Hygiene Care. … Read More

A University of Maine at Augusta student walks through library stacks holding books while browsing titles in a campus library.

UMA partners with Simmons University to expand opportunities in library and information science

The University of Maine at Augusta is partnering with Simmons University’s School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) to create … Read More

Students seated at desktop computers in a computer lab review cybersecurity data on large monitors during a collaborative class session.

UMA’s Maine Cyber Range highlighted for meeting Maine’s cybersecurity workforce needs

Maine’s cybersecurity workforce needs continue to grow, and the University of Maine at Augusta is responding with education designed around … Read More